PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced an efficient visa issuance policy for Indian fans planning to visit Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. This move aims to facilitate Indian fans’ travel to Pakistan for the tournament, scheduled to take place in mid-February next year ¹.
The Champions Trophy will be held in three Pakistani cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Interestingly, the draft schedule has all India matches slated to be held in Lahore, making travel and logistics easier for Indian fans ¹. This decision might also alleviate some of the security concerns surrounding India-Pakistan matches.
The ICC has approved a substantial budget of approximately $70 million for hosting the Champions Trophy in Pakistan ². Pakistan is the defending champion, having won the last edition of the tournament in 2017.
Key Details:
- Tournament Dates: Mid-February 2025
- Host Cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi
- India Matches: All scheduled to be held in Lahore
- Visa Policy: Efficient issuance policy for Indian fans
- Budget: Approximately $70 million approved by ICC ² ¹
